FUNraising Updates

2016 Week 5-6 Victories

Last week’s big news was our Midway Fireburner. Our special guest, Robert Cromeans, joined me to announce the top 10 schools at the midway point. Congratulations to the top 10 and to every school for your hard work so far! We know the best is yet to come, so please keep sharing your victories, photos, and great ideas. Remember: If you’re not in the top 10 right now, or you haven’t reached your goal yet, IT’S NOT TOO LATE! This is the 13th year we’ve been doing this, and we know that, historically, more money is raised in second half than in the first. With a little less than four weeks left, this is the perfect time to get re-motivated and excited about what your school can do.

2016 Week 4 Victories

HERE’S A VERY IMPORTANT REQUEST – On Tuesday, April 5, please report your school’s current FUNraising total. I will keep your total confidential, if you like (I know some schools are having a friendly competition) but please send in your school’s total on April 5 so we can recognize the Top 10 schools on our Midway Fireburner Webinar!

First 100 – 45 spots left!

Our “First 100” contest is filling up fast, with 55 winners so far. That leaves 45 spots! Remember, the First 100 Future Professionals, team members, and national educators to raise $3,000 will go to the FUNraising Gala in May and receive a day of hands-on education with Ruth Roche, Takashi, and Tim Storey. Our confirmed Gala special guests include Fran Drescher, Kathy Buckley, Marie Osmond, Dolph Lundgren, Eden Sassoon, and John Paul DeJoria! For up-to-date news about how many spots are left, check my “Winn Claybaugh” Facebook page.

2016 Week 2–3 Victories

Many of you have written in about your wonderful FUNraisers, ONE Events, and First 100 winners. We’re off to an exciting start and I’m SO proud of you! Included in this email are some amazing victories from the last two weeks, so keep reading till the end — and keep those victories coming!

Would You Like a Personalized Video from Winn?

Several schools have asked me to send personalized videos to their Future Professionals and team members. I’m honored and happy to do that for all of you! If you’d like me to send a personalized video directly to your school, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make the request.

2016 Week 1 Victories

Many of you called and emailed to say that last week’s launch parties were absolutely AMAZING! All across America, thousands of Future Professionals and staff members watched the 2016 launch video and heard special messages from our fabulous partners about this year’s sponsored organizations.

The launch video and a super-fun launch “sizzle reel” are now available on our Paul Mitchell Schools YouTube channel. Please replay and share them with your social networks: bit.ly/1Lej1t7

Even more exciting, many of you wrote in about your wonderful FUNraisers, ONE Events, and First 100 winners. We’re off to an exciting start and I’m so proud of you! Included in this email are some amazing victories, so keep reading till the end.

Paul Mitchell Schools Launch 2016 FUNraising Campaign

PAUL MITCHELL SCHOOLS LAUNCH “FUNraising 2016”

Annual campaign partners with Marie Osmond, Magic Johnson, Fran Drescher, Gary Sinise, Dolph Lundgren, and more to benefit national and local charities

Paul Mitchell Schools will kick off their 13th annual FUNraising campaign on March 1, 2016, with a goal of raising $2.5 million for nine major charities and dozens of local nonprofits. Last year, Paul Mitchell Schools raised $1.7 million, bringing their 12-year total to over $15.2 million. They proudly report that the cost incurred in raising the $15.2 million has been less than 4%, an amazingly low amount compared to the national average of 25%.

2015 FUNraising Results

Paul Mitchell Schools Raise $1.7M for Charity

(BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – May 5, 2015) The results are in! After three months of cut-a-thons, fashion shows, princess parties, and thousands of other “FUNraising” events, the 14,000 Future Professionals and staff members from 110 Paul Mitchell cosmetology schools raised $1.7 million in their 2015 FUNraising campaign. Proceeds will benefit 11 major nonprofits and several smaller charities chosen by Paul Mitchell Schools in their local communities.

Star-Studded Lineup to Attend 2015 FUNraising Gala

Paul Mitchell Schools kicked off their 12th annual FUNraising campaign on February 1, 2015. Students and staff members from over 100 Paul Mitchell Schools have the months of February through April raising money for charitable organizations. Their goal: $2.5 million. Their partners: A star-studded celebrity lineup representing 11 spectacular charities.

The annual FUNraising Gala, the highlight of the annual campaign, takes place on May 3, 2015, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. This year’s gala will be co-hosted by Winn Claybaugh and Pauley Perrette,with additional support from John Paul DeJoria,Fran Drescher, Magic Johnson, Marie Osmond, Gary Sinise, Dolph Lundgren, Kathy Buckley, Leeza Gibbons, and representatives of the other supported charities. The event celebrates all of the participating schools while raising additional money. Entertainment provided by impressionist Jeff Tracta.

Paul Mitchell Schools Raise $2.1 Million for Charity

(BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – May 4, 2014) – After three months and literally thousands of hair shows, casual days, cut-a-thons, and “FUNraisers,” more than 13,000 cosmetology students from 110 Paul Mitchell Schools raised over $2.1 million for 11 selected charities, bringing their 11-year total to more than $13.3 million. This year’s total was announced at the annual FUNraising Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton and hosted by actor, producer, cancer activist Fran Drescher and Paul Mitchell Schools’ Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh.

Paul Mitchell Schools kicked off their 11th annual FUNraising campaign on January 28, 2014. Students and staff members from over 100 Paul Mitchell Schools schools will spend the months of February through April raising money for charitable organizations. Their goal: $2.5 million. Their partners: A star-studded celebrity lineup representing 11 spectacular charities.

“We are absolutely thrilled that Betty White, Donny and Marie Osmond, Gary Sinise, Magic Johnson, Fran Drescher, and Kathy Buckley are back again this year,” said Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh. “We’re also delighted to welcome the incredible Sara Rue, Danny Trejo, and Ricky Schroder to our ‘FUNraising’ family. Each of these incredible individuals will play an active role in motivating and encouraging our 13,000 future professionals as they raise money through thousands of grassroots events, from cut-a-thons and car washes to fashion shows and charity balls. Our partners are members of an elite group of wonderful celebrities who’ve supported us in the past, including Dolly Parton, Larry King, Vidal Sassoon, and Leeza Gibbons.”

Paul Mitchell Schools Raise $2.6M for Charity

(BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – May 5, 2013) – At a time when most nonprofits are seeing declining donations, 16,000 cosmetology students and staff members from the nationwide network of Paul Mitchell Schools raised $2.6 million in three months, surpassing their goal, hitting their tenth consecutive all-time high, and bringing their grand total to over $11.2 million.

“This doesn’t happen in one night or one big show,” said Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh. “We call it a FUNraising marathon. It’s fun because our future professionals dream up creative ways to raise the money, such as “Studs and Suds” car washes, cut-a-thons, telethons, and fashion shows for people and pets. And it’s a three-month marathon that involved over 4,000 events by our 101 schools to reach this year’s goal.”

The 10th anniversary celebration was a full-scale love fest at the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom, with Winn and co-host Kathy Buckley recognizing and acknowledging guests from the 11 supported charities along with many superstar celebrities and industry icons in the audience.

“In the 15-year existence of the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation and our 14 years of FUNraising, the cost incurred in raising $18.2 million has been less than 4% — an amazingly low amount compared to the national average of 25%. Our expenses are little to none: we have no salaries, no rent, and no utilities. Our attorneys and board of directors all donate their time. Even the money raised through our FUNraising Gala ticket sales goes directly to the charities, thanks to generous sponsors who cover the Gala costs. In other words, we don’t spend $100 trying to raise $200!”